Dental Implants

A special healing cap is placed over the top of the implant and assists in healing the surrounding gum tissue. The healing cap is temporary and is meant to be removed by your doctor when your mouth is fully healed and ready for your permanent restoration.

To protect the healing cap during the healing process, you should take extra care when eating, brushing and flossing. Consult with your doctor to determine which type of toothbrush is the best for you to use. Additional brushes may be recommended that help clean the hard to reach areas around the implant.

Another option is a dental implant, which serves as an artificial root, anchoring the replacement tooth in place. This also helps protect and preserve the area from tissue loss and recession.  An implant can be cared for just like any natural tooth. It also does not require removal of potentially healthy structure from the neighbouring teeth to support it.

A considerable time span is needed to complete the procedure. In such cases your doctor can place a temporary tooth in the empty space while you heal.  As with any procedure, many additional factors must be taken into account. Your doctor can help you make that the right choice based upon your unique needs.